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NEWS POLITICS
Mayor wishes all a Happy Christmas

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn’s Mayor Cllr Pete Lewington, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the community as he steps into his new role.

9 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Changing bin collection frequency would not 'solve' recycling issues

Moving to monthly black bin collections would not be a “silver bullet” to boost recycling figures in Powys, a senior councillor has said.

21 hours ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Boost to schools next year if budget approved

Powys schools will receive an additional £7.4m next financial year if a recommendation from the County Council’s Cabinet is approved as part of the annual budget.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Mayor calls for re-think on play park to keep tax down

The Mayor of Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn, Cllr Pete Lewington was successful in his proposal on Monday to ask other councillors to 're-think' the £50,000 it had budged for the upcoming year to be spent on a new play park in Llanllwchaiarn.

2 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Nominations open for annual awards

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has officially opened nominations for the 2025 annual 'Celebration of Newtown' awards.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Possible 13.5% council tax increase incoming

Powys County Council is grappling with a £13.5 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 financial year, meaning Council Tax may increase as much as 13.5% without cuts to services.

3 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New revised Senedd boundaries released

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has today announced its Revised Proposals for Wales’ new Senedd constituencies, which will come into effect for the 2026 Senedd elections.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Tory leader says leaders are 'unfit' to run council

The Welsh Conservatives have launched a scathing critique of Powys County Council’s Liberal Democrat and Labour-led Cabinet, accusing them of mismanagement and deliberate underfunding of schools across the county.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Lib Dem urged to not support budget

Opposition councillors are urging Mid and Wales Senedd Member Jane Dodds not to support the Welsh Government’s draft budget proposal unless more funding can be found for Powys County Council.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Review of leisure centres paused

A review of Powys leisure and recreation services is being put on hold until the summer to allow wider discussions with communities, Powys County Council has confirmed.

4 days ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Extra money needed for schools

Senior councillors will be told that schools need a £7.4 million cash injection in next year’s budget to stave off the worst case scenario of the financial collapse of education in Powys.

5 days ago

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NEWS CRIME POLITICS BUDGET 25
Police precept consultation launched

Residents and businesses in the Dyfed-Powys area are being invited to have their say on the proposed 2025/26 policing budget.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS KERRY
Kerry councillors set next year budget

Kerry Community Council has set their budget for next year, including a 3.5% increase in precept.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
Powys rank 21 out of 22 for funding rise next year

Powys County Council has been ranked 21 out of 22 local authorities in Wales for the percentage increase in its funding settlement for the 2025-26 financial year.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Senedd votes to ban single-use vapes ban

A vote has been passed in the Senedd yesterday introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply of single-use vapes in Wales. 

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Social services bailout required

Social Services in Powys still face a funding gap of just under £4 million this financial year despite councillors agreeing a bailout worth just over £3.1million.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS BUDGET 25
3rd draft budget reveals big changes

The latest draft Town Council budget for next year reveals a 11.5% increase in Council Tax could be coming down the line.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Welsh Government draft budget published

The Welsh Government has announced an additional £1.5bn allocation to strengthen public services, support small businesses, and drive economic growth in Powys and across Wales.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Tourism attractions could strike today

In response to the Welsh Government’s proposed tourism tax, the Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions (WAVA) has recommended a temporary shutdown of over 100 leading visitor attractions in Wales on Tuesday.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Powys misses recycling target

Powys County Council could be fined £100,000 for failing to hit the Welsh Government’s 70 per cent recycling target for this year.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS HEALTH
Local health board 'short changed' says MS

Local MS has raised concerns over what he describes as a lack of fairness in additional NHS funding allocated to health boards in Wales.

1 week ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back campaign to devolve crown estate

A campaign to devolve management of the Crown Estate to the Welsh Government has been backed by Powys County Councillors.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to debate farm tax motion

Powys county councillors are set to debate a motion that criticises the UK Labour Government’s decision that farmers should pay inheritance tax.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS HEALTH
Council to adapt to new mental health pressures

A senior councillor has asked education chiefs whether the mental health crisis amongst children and young people is a permanent or temporary issue.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
New ALN strategy approved

The ambition of a new Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Inclusion Strategic Plan for Powys youngsters has been welcomed by senior councillors, but questions about its cost remain.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back assurances over landmark chapel

Town councillors have backed a motion which would see the town council seeking assurances from Powys County Council that an iconic building will be preserved.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
MP speaks out on Assisted Dying vote

In todays Parliamentary vote, the MP for Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr has expressed his support for the proposed Assisted Dying Bill.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Town councillor wanted for East Ward

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is currently in search of a new town councillor to fill the position left vacant by former Mayor, John Byrne, who stepped down last month.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Local councillor to keep champion role

A local county councillor, along with two others, will keep their voluntary member champion roles at Powys County Council until the next local elections in 2026.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS PLANNING POLITICS
Plans for refurbishment of iconic buildings approved

A planning application by Mid Wales Property to refurbish and extend two iconic buildings on New Road in Newtown has been approved by planners.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Legislation introduced to allow for visitor levy

Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has announced the introduction of the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill, aiming to provide local authorities with the option to implement a small visitor levy to reinvest in local tourism.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to consider cost for extra street cleaning

This evening, town councillors will revisit the pressing issue of enhanced street cleaning as they consider evidence, costs, and community impact.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
MP discloses voting intention on Assisted Dying Bill

Montgomeryshire’s MP, Steve Witherden, has disclosed his voting intention on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill set to be debated in Parliament on 29th November 2024.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS TRANSPORT
MS quizzes Minister on railway line performance

The ongoing challenges faced by passengers on the Cambrian railway line were the focus of a lively exchange in the Senedd this week.

3 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Taxi fees to rise by 8%

Taxi licensing fees in Powys are set to rise from April 1 next year by eight per cent.

4 weeks ago

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NEWS POLITICS
Leisure review decision 'postponed'

A decision to consult on leisure service and swimming pool cuts in Powys has been postponed.

1 month ago

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